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Ravens Name Minter, Odds Favor Playoffs; Jones Returns

7/1/2026

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Summary

Ravens Begin

The Baltimore Ravens will start 2026 under new head coach Jesse Minter.
Odds are: Ravens -390 to make playoffs and +115 over 11.5 wins; Bengals -146 with a 10.5 win total (+115 over, -140 under); Colts 7.5 win total (-140 over, +115 under); Jaguars 8.5 win total (-125 over, +105 under) and +110 playoff odds.
Daniel Jones recovers from Achilles injury; Jaguars led by Liam Coen.

Summary

Browns Rebuild

The Browns named former offensive coordinator Todd Monken as head coach for the 2026 season.
The Browns traded Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett on June 1, receiving edge rusher Jared Verse and multiple draft picks.
Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz left, leaving the team to rebuild a pass-rush-heavy defense.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson will compete with 2025 draft picks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel for the starting role.

History

Historical Context

When Art Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore in 1996, the new Ravens hired Ted Marchibroda and then Brian Billick in 1999, who delivered the franchise’s first Super Bowl XXXV win in the 2000 season—its first of two titles. After John Harbaugh’s 2008-2025 run and a 2012 Super Bowl, the Ravens named Jesse Minter and the Browns hired Todd Monken in 2026, continuing a history of swift turnarounds.

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Ravens Begin

The Baltimore Ravens will start 2026 under new head coach Jesse Minter.
Odds are: Ravens -390 to make playoffs and +115 over 11.5 wins; Bengals -146 with a 10.5 win total (+115 over, -140 under); Colts 7.5 win total (-140 over, +115 under); Jaguars 8.5 win total (-125 over, +105 under) and +110 playoff odds.
Daniel Jones recovers from Achilles injury; Jaguars led by Liam Coen.

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